tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post8564076412140368110..comments2024-03-08T07:00:30.850-06:00Comments on Write From the Heart: Stand by meLinda O'Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-53025846623251962832015-05-10T08:33:19.400-05:002015-05-10T08:33:19.400-05:00All the best to your family, Linda. And have a hap...All the best to your family, Linda. And have a happy Mother's Day!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02141883867104777688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-54363974017798468012015-05-09T19:51:05.063-05:002015-05-09T19:51:05.063-05:00Linda, I'm sorry to hear of all these troubles...Linda, I'm sorry to hear of all these troubles you and your family are dealing with at this time. When it rains it pours, doesn't it. Prayers here for you and your loved ones.Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03865193802444007545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-55945544620946315462015-05-09T15:18:36.256-05:002015-05-09T15:18:36.256-05:00It's tough going through those periods, Linda....It's tough going through those periods, Linda. Searching for a place to live will stretch our faith in ways we couldn't have imagined. I'm praying for your granddaughter's situation.<br /><br />Losing a husband is like being ripped in half. I can empathize with Barb. You might want to suggest GriefShare. They helped me navigate the strange waters of widowhood.<br /><br />Praying that Bill's health will be fully restored.<br /><br />Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-70548743460380061062015-05-09T08:27:20.712-05:002015-05-09T08:27:20.712-05:00Prayers for your granddaughter, Barbara, and you a...Prayers for your granddaughter, Barbara, and you and Bill. What a stressful time for you.<br /><br />When my hubby and I bought our current home (we've been here 16 years) we went through a similar set of circumstances. We actually had a contract on another home, and were set to close on the home we were selling and the home we were buying on the same day. One week prior to closing, the owner of the home we were buying sent us a certified letter detailing an ongoing 2-year battle with the EPA over a neighbor's septic tank issue that was causing all kinds of problems in her (our seller's) yard (think icky sewage on the property). Anyway, she probably waited to disclose the issue figuring we'd have to buy her house anyway, since we were committed to selling ours and we had three kids, two dogs, and two cats to house. She was wrong. We pulled out of the deal and ended up putting all of our stuff into storage and moving into our friends' basement---all of us, pets and all---for six weeks. Such a stressful ordeal!<br /><br />But you know what? I'm glad it happened, because we found the house we're currently in, and it is/was perfect for us. I LOVE my house. Praying your granddaughter finds a similar outcome.<br /><br />Lisa Ricard Clarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15014582949326182166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-8558684472050899782015-05-07T22:08:55.790-05:002015-05-07T22:08:55.790-05:00Keeping you and your family in prayer, Linda. I ho...Keeping you and your family in prayer, Linda. I hope the rough seas soon become smooth and bring you peace.<br /><br />Pat<br />Critter AlleyPat Wahlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01138619912065680084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-63686961241687430022015-05-07T19:41:36.674-05:002015-05-07T19:41:36.674-05:00Sorry to hear of all the trouble...but I am glad y...Sorry to hear of all the trouble...but I am glad you told us! It will work out even though an ending isn't in sight at the moment. So hard to go through this stuff...and as we get older, we know more but are less resilent too in many ways. Your own freedom is coming for summer. Can't wait to hear of all you will write! <br />Not happy about the weather right now but maybe it won't come so hard as they say. Bookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12043111213031211794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-42348708639944900932015-05-07T19:20:46.332-05:002015-05-07T19:20:46.332-05:00I hope everything works out for the best for all i...I hope everything works out for the best for all involved, and that you can get back on track when the time is right.Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13025832536749983018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-35701228070096412162015-05-07T18:58:29.434-05:002015-05-07T18:58:29.434-05:00I'm for letting God handle it. It's a kil...I'm for letting God handle it. It's a killer to sit back and be patient, but like your friends before me mention, it will work out. There just might be an even better dream house that is getting ready to go on the market. I'm sorry about your brother-in-law, and my prayers are with you and the family. noexcuseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14149834972952594159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-81730694428897111392015-05-07T16:53:07.051-05:002015-05-07T16:53:07.051-05:00Hi Linda...So sorry to hear things have been a lit...Hi Linda...So sorry to hear things have been a little rocky. Hope they stabilize soon. Hope your granddaughter's house situation gets resolved soon, too. Sometimes, when it looks hopeless, it turns out even better than expected. SusanSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12358462881287190635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-58083169275852064682015-05-07T08:30:38.525-05:002015-05-07T08:30:38.525-05:00You're right - things will work out for your g...You're right - things will work out for your granddaughter. And she'll learn that lesson and be wiser for it.<br /><br />And you write what you need to write - you don't have to tempt us with a plate of cookies (or a humorous post) to get us to visit!Kim Lehnhoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516002280882854450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-20831582871287339332015-05-07T08:08:53.128-05:002015-05-07T08:08:53.128-05:00It is so tough to go through times like this when ...It is so tough to go through times like this when it feels like it's just one thing after another, and even harder when it's someone you love who's having the trouble. You're right when you say it will all work out - if we can only remember this when we're in the thick of things. Praying for you and your loved ones, Linda!Debra Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12056282304822708054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-20809137126064597182015-05-07T07:36:31.009-05:002015-05-07T07:36:31.009-05:00My goodness! You've had a lot on your worry pl...My goodness! You've had a lot on your worry plate, Linda. I'm holding you in my prayers, and your family. Your poor kids! I always say there's a reason for things like this. We don't see them at the time, but They will find the right home. It's sad that people would do that to a young family. Greed is consuming our world. Hang tough, lady!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17842690201701814086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-78431061596137424892015-05-07T07:14:15.644-05:002015-05-07T07:14:15.644-05:00Oh, Linda, my heart goes out to you and your fami...Oh, Linda, my heart goes out to you and your family. How wonderful though that you've been through so much of life's ups and downs and can soothe those around you. Never easy, but what is? I'll keep you all in my prayers. Susan Sundwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17747706680849311882noreply@blogger.com